Kaolin-Coated Multi-Ply Paperboard for Cereal Boxes

Multi-ply paperboard coated with kaolin for high-quality printing on food packaging like cereal boxes, weighing over 200 g/m² in rectangular sheets. Classified in HTS 4810.92.65 due to its multi-ply construction and inorganic coating without binders dominating. Ideal for vibrant graphics and moisture resistance in retail packaging.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4811.49Lower: 10% vs 35%

If adhesive plastic coating applied

Adhesive-coated paperboard for packaging moves to 4811.49 as it includes organic adhesive layers.

4805.24Lower: 10% vs 35%

If made mainly from recovered waste paper with burst index specs

Recovered pulp-based fluting or testliner paper falls under 4805.24 per subheading notes.

4819.50Lower: 10% vs 35%

If processed into printed packaging cartons

Finished printed boxes are classified as cartons in 4819, not base paperboard.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Ensure FDA compliance for food-contact materials with certificates of analysis for kaolin purity

Document sheet dimensions and ply details to distinguish from single-ply under 4809

Watch for misdeclaration as printed matter, which could shift to Chapter 49 if motifs are primary